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    The Pool Bar

    3.5 (20 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating

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    Kenny C.

    Yes, it's a rooftop bar, but temper your expectations. Cocktails aren't terribly priced at $16 a pop, but they add up. And if you don't get there right at open, then kiss your chance of getting a beach chair goodbye. And yes, it's technically an infinity pool, but it's like 4 feet deep and 6 feet across. That said, where else can you watch planes take off and land with a drink in your hand? Everyone who works here is super nice (especially Johanna). They also serve food, but we didn't have any. Come Fly with Me and Jet Fuel were both really good cocktails. Beers are $9 each, which isn't the worst. Access to the bar is free if you're paying for a room (at $300 a night, it damn well better be), but you can also pay for access. No big bags allowed (due to Port Authority restrictions), but they have free coat check. Oh, and free cantaloupe pineapple spa water! No cash!

    $17 Chicken Ceasar Wrap

    I came here quite a bit during the peak of covid and the service and food was actually much better back then. The chicken Ceasar wrap I got tonight was a joke. Served in a box like a school lunch. Little flavor and crushed potato chips. Only two taps available when they have four taps. At least try to phone it in. The view is 5 stars! Come up and enjoy the view. Skip the one star food!

    The centerpiece. Lounging by the fake "fire". Still cool.
    Larry K.

    A superb unique spot situated on the roof ("8th floor") of the new TWA Hotel (formerly Terminal 5 as seen in retro movies of New York). This winter they have transformed into a Ski Chalet perfect for aprés ski activities which of course includes games, a "fireplace", decor and heated Infinity pool overlooking the runway. The 3 sided Bar is well run and the kitchen is fine. I suggest the cocktail specials ($15/16) over the regular drinks which start at $18 or so. Solid Moscow Mule here and other nice twists in solid plastic cups and highball decanters. Menus to be posted in photos. Fondue seemed alright but the burger and fries filled us up. Staff is very attentive and the red ski chalet decor is solid. Pratt guy designed them and it works well. Only sad thing... the fireplace in the middle is just for show. Security is key here - everything must go in clear tote bags - you are after all literally above the runway and readying planes. No charge for bag check or a tip jar - but give that guy your gratitude. Are you going to dip in the pool? The faraway Health Club isn't probably worth it for a shower but the 4 individual bathrooms serve well enough along with the red/white towel service. See the photos and judge for yourself for this corner of the unique and lovely TWA hotel. More meaningful to me because I'm last came here when it was a real TWA terminal in the '70s and '80s..... TWA you're gonna like us! TWA!

    Daniela H.

    Roof top pool + bar + food! Why not?! Great views of all the planes from here while enjoying a drink or bite to eat. Awesome but tinny Infinity pool to cool off in on a hot day. Lots of area to stand and watch the planes around the pool and bar area. The bartenders are super friendly and hospitable. Go to Andrés, he is great!

    Connie airplane bar
    Josh N.

    So nyc has so many things and then some things that are always missing....a public heated spool space has always been one. Good luck trying to find a place to dip in nyc if you ain't that. I will say the service in the lobby sucked. There are several old school dressed TWA employees at the front but they can't actually help you with anything. The plane and pool bars are awesome!! Something different especially if you're traveling in or out of JFK. We made friends coming back to NYC just hanging at the bar. Cool thing to visit!

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    ROSA IS THE BEST!!!! She is super accommodating and saved my birthday party. What a great day!

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    it a bar next to a rooftop view, you can see a bit of the runway, drinks are ok, the food is meh!

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    Ask the Community - The Pool Bar

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    And yes, it's technically an infinity pool, but it's like 4 feet deep and 6 feet across.

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    Capital One Lounge at JFK - Cheese sample

    Capital One Lounge at JFK

    4.5(64 reviews)
    0.3 miJFK Airport

    Had the chance to stop by this Capital One lounge in terminal 4 as we were flying Singapore…read moreAirlines to Frankfurt. It was either this option or the Virgin Atlantic. So after reviewing Yelp on both lounges I opted for capital one and I am very pleased with this lounge! First you can order hot small dishes from any table, there is a QR code on each table with today's choices. There is a cheese monger where you need to reserve 45 mins for a cheese tasting (we did not do, but looks amazing!). There is a buffet style with little dishes such as devil eggs, crostini, roasted squash. There is a to-go sandwich option with ess a bagel and pastrami from Schaller and Weber! and a huge bar also stocked with mocktails! We sat down at a table by the food and desserts section, they even brought out a nice baby chair for our baby! Ordered a bunch of dishes from the kitchen, Mac and cheese, shrimp salad, little burgers, mushrooms risotto and a soup! Honestly not all of the dishes were delicious, they were decent. However our experience and the service at this lounge was definitely excellent! They were so attentive to our needs and our baby's needs. We really felt taken care of. Note we did have a short wait, however it was literally not even 5 minutes to get into the lounge but definitely take this into consideration at busy times there will be a wait. But this wait is probably not as bad as the wait at the Amex centurion lounge in the same terminal. Overall we had a fabulous experience, felt really taken care of and especially with our baby. And they gave our baby his own baby pilot bib! So adorable!

    So the deal is you need a venture card since the husband and I have. I am not the primary so to…read moreget in it's 45 dollars at first you might eh 45 dollars with a 3 hour before flight time visit but seriously lots a little bite choices and a full cheese bar. Think if you went to blech McDs for 20 bucks or over priced Starbucks I am liking Capital One a lot these days. From the coffee café at the mall with tasty snacks and coffees.To this fine place at terminal four in JFK. Fresh coffees Machine coffees sodas ice tea. Snacks you bag in cute little bags like chips or pretzels. Tasty hot offerings brought to you seat today I had a chicken pot pie served in a little cast iron pot as cute as it's delicious. They also had mini burgers and soup on today's menu Assortment of mini pastries and cookies You will leave stuffed AND here is one of the biggest perks of all Big clean spa like hot showers Last trip I was literally crying with happiness coming off an 8.5 hour shift at work then a 1 hour flight to get to jfk to wait 4 hours for my next flight of 12 hours The shower was heaven got on that next flight fully refreshed full and ready for a long nap. Today no shower but a wonderful relaxing experience worth the 45$

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    Food bay seating area

    Capital One Lounge at JFK - Cheesemonger and seating areas

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    Chase Sapphire Lounge at The Club with Etihad Airways - Mezcal marg

    Chase Sapphire Lounge at The Club with Etihad Airways

    4.0(113 reviews)
    0.2 miJFK Airport

    Not all lounges are made equal, and the Sapphire lounge at JFK sits in the same class as Centurion…read moreand Capital One's new lounge. You can debate the nuances of each-- Centurion's food is better, Capital One's is larger and has a cheese monger, Ess a Bagel, and better cocktails. But compared to the sort of lounges that don't have their own bathrooms and offer nothing more than some bananas and cereal, you really could do worse. The Sapphire lounge in LGA is larger and prettier, but they pretty much offer the same amenities. The bathrooms have been clean every time I've visited, save for one time. The menu isn't vast but there's a little buffet station with fresh fruit and hot food, as well as a made to order menu with full sized portions. Sometimes the food has been quick, and other times it has taken a while, so you really should give yourself some buffer time if you're trying to get something from the made to order menu. The food is fine. I've visited enough times to say that the folks who work here have been so warm and nice each time, checking in and asking guests how they're doing. Garbage is cleaned up immediately, so it's a pretty well oiled machine in there. You can bring up to 2 guests and any additional guests cost just $27 more, which I'd say it's worth it, particularly if you have a long layover and will have a couple of drinks.

    Under the level of the Chase lounge in LGA, but in the same tier, I'd say. The buffet food is…read morecurated and good (the chicken thighs in the mushroom sauce was my favorite). I'm not a big fan of the cocktails, but perhaps I haven't found the one that I like yet (I had a whiskey drink that I can't pronounce that was just alright). There was a waitlist when I went, but they were handing out free snacks when you went to register.

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    Chase Sapphire Lounge at The Club with Etihad Airways - Dirty martini

    Dirty martini

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    Chase Sapphire Lounge at The Club with Etihad Airways - Full first picture of the first room - 2/2025

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    Delta One Lounge - Apple Tart

    Delta One Lounge

    4.6(86 reviews)
    0.4 miJFK Airport

    Delta One Lounge at JFK was an absolute treat Elegant,…read morecalm, and the perfect escape from airport chaos. The seating was plush, the food and drinks were elevated (loved the premium selections), and the overall atmosphere felt luxurious yet welcoming. A special shoutout to Natalie for her wonderful service, warm, attentive, and genuinely kind. She made the experience feel extra special and truly first-class. She also talks to my service dog. Thank you for caring. Minus the rude front check in lady which we reported to the manager right away, Natalie and the rest of the staffs made up for it. Delta really knows how to start a journey in style.

    My expectations might have been too high based on the reviews here. We started with a meal at the…read moreBrasserie. We were seated right away and got our wine fairly quickly. After that things fell apart a bit, with the server bringing one of us the wrong starter followed by a long wait for the correct one. Wine service also largely disappeared, though there were plenty of places outside the restaurant to get drinks. The food on the buffet looked and sounded delicious but suffered from sitting out too long. The food was certainly a step way up from the usual Delta Lounge, but I would in no way compare it to a good fine dining restaurant on the outside. Highlights were the massage chairs and facials. The process for signing up is confusing and the wait can be long if you come at the wrong time, but if you have enough time it's definitely worth it. Other than that, it was reminiscent of a Centurion Lounge - spacious but crowded, with a decent food and drink selection. Nice for an airport lounge, but still an airport lounge.

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    Delta One Lounge - Sit down restaurant @ Delta One Lounge at JFK

    Sit down restaurant @ Delta One Lounge at JFK

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    Another view of the dining room

    Delta One Lounge - This regular Sky club (MCO) is like slumming it compared to a DL1 Lounge

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    This regular Sky club (MCO) is like slumming it compared to a DL1 Lounge

    Delta Sky Club - Seating

    Delta Sky Club

    3.7(314 reviews)
    0.4 miJFK Airport
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    With so many improvements to the airport this lounge is great to visit assuming u have access…read more Nice big lounge, plenty of seating & space to sit & enjoy the time before a flight. Great buffet options any time u are stopping by. Open bar is great & food options varied depending when u are flying. Great breakfast option, love me a nice mimosa before boarding always helps with sleep come the flights. Staff is usually nice & attentive , a lot to choose from. They also have a nice outdoor seating area, where u can relax & watch the planes. This is one of the better Delta lounges because of its size & amenities, when traveling a try to make sure I always have time to visit the lounge worth the visit everytime.

    There are several Delta Sky Clubs at JFK and also AMEX Centurion lounges. Wanted to make sure I m…read morechecked in at the right one and leaving reviews for the right one. Check in area is staffed nicely. Just need a boarding pass and will walk you thru on the screen. Also will send you a recipe if you need to come back or use it at other locations. This location is very nice. Around 1 pm, not as crowded and place is kept very clean with lot of crew. Food is better, lot better than Atlanta location. Served on a nice plate and also metal utensils. Had a separate salad station. Attendant will help with making a nice plate. Also have a large bar area staffed with several bartenders. Also noticed a lady setting up Nathan's hot dog station opening up at 2:30 pm. Gotta try that one! Hot and cold food sections, attendants were were friendly and attentive which was a big plus. On the floor, dirty dishes were taken away promptly and seating ready for the next customers. There are smaller food stations spread throughout so walk around to check out. Dedicated Starbucks at the one end, soft drinks at the other. Highly recommend.

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    The Pool Bar - airportlounges - Updated May 2026

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